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Old 02-07-2008, 08:25 AM   #3
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Re: A tip to prevent getting stranded on the side of the road

I used to do that...but I became obsessed with the idea, and at some point found myself driving around with a trunk full of everything I could think of (extra belt, sections of hose in different sizes, clamps, plug wires, plugs, caps, rotors, module, tools, meters, fluids etc)...looked like rolling shop/parts store in the trunk, and still when something goes wrong it's never what you have on board... Murphy's Law #21 I think...

My trunk junk now consists of

A high quality 45 pc ratchet set.

A few extra torx and allen sockets.

A small set of hand tools (pliers, vice grip, screwdrivers, hammer, combo wrenches. etc)

Commercial grade jumper cables.

A small fire extinguisher.

A DVOM and an extra battery for it.

Some road flares (gonna replace with LED strobes soon)

Heavy duty tow strap.

Pro quality 4 way lug wrench.

Large folded laminated cardboard slab to kneel/lay on instead of the ground...

There's other stuff, I can't think of it at the moment...let's say I'm more prepared than the average joe six-pack

Many people have been glad I happened along when they had trouble...

I don't mind, it comes back to you when you are in need.
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